A massive building explaining and unveiling the mysteries of the limitless universe is the Birla Planetarium, Chennai. The planetarium provides an insight into the cosmic world with a 360-degree theatre for the virtual tour of the night sky & astronomy shows. Housing eight galleries in the Periyar science and technology center in Chennai, Its hemispherical inner dome is made of aluminum. Built to commemorate the thoughts and insight of the famous industrialist and visionary Sri B. M. Birla, it ranks as the most modern Indian planetarium. Offering a variety of innovative and educational programs the planetarium is a great resort to get mystified and enthralled by the varying inexplicable truths of the skies above.
Bus Routes to Birla Planetarium: From Koyambedu : M23; From Central : 5C, M18B
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open all days except on national holidays.
Timings of the Birla Planetarium shows in English: 10.45 a.m., 1.15 p.m., 3.45 p.m.
Timings of the Birla Planetarium shows in Tamil: 12:00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
A special show on night sky observation is arranged on every second Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
PACKAGE FEE (Science Centre, Planetarium, 3D Science Movie & Science Park)
Adult: Rs.60/-
Child (Below 12 yrs): Rs.30/-
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